Sri Lankan Cricketer Akshu Fernando Dies at 34 After 8-Year Battle

• Former Sri Lankan cricketer Akshu Fernando passed away at 34 after an 8-year battle.
• He suffered severe injuries in a train accident in Colombo at age 27, remaining in a coma.
• A right-handed batsman, he was part of the 2010 Under-19 World Cup team.
• He had just scored his maiden first-class century before the tragic accident.
• Played 39 First-Class and 20 List A matches, remembered as a "kind-hearted" player.

Why It Matters: Sri Lankan cricket mourns the loss of promising cricketer Akshu Fernando after a long battle.